December weather forecast
Sand Gap, AR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Sand Gap, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average high of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) in November to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). Sand Gap temperatures generally rest at a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) during the December nights.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sand Gap, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.3 rainfall days, and 37.99" (965mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Sand Gap, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 6.2 snowfall days, and 3.43" (87mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Sand Gap, the average sunshine in December is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?

In December, in Sand Gap, the average high-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in December?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Sand Gap, Arkansas, in December, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In December, in Sand Gap, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout December, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Sand Gap have in December?

In December, the average day length is 9h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Sand Gap?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 4:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 5:09 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in December in Sand Gap?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average temperature in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average high temperature in December: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average pressure in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average wind speed in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average humidity in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average rainfall in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

Average rainfall days in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average rainfall days in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average snowfall in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average snowfall days in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average sunshine days in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average UV index in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average cloud cover in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in December
Sand Gap, AR

Average visibility in December - Sand Gap, AR
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, April and May (5mi).

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